EducationRibbon cutting celebrates completion of revitalized Littlewood campus Nick Anschultz Aug 8, 2025Project took just over a year to complete
EducationACPS holds back-to-school kickoff for district staff, administrators Nick Anschultz Jul 24, 2025Thursday event included comments from school leaders and student performances
EducationLincoln Middle clinches 8th annual Civics Challenge, Westwood earns silver Seth Johnson Apr 16, 2025Family Feud-styled games promote civic engagement.
Education3 ACPS teams qualify for VEX Robotics World Championship Staff Reports Mar 7, 2025Two teams win regional titles.
CrimeGPD arrests Westwood middle schooler for possession of loaded handgun Staff Reports Jan 21, 2025The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) arrested a Westwood Middle School student on Tuesday for bringing a loaded firearm onto campus. According to a press release, school […]
EducationACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive Staff Reports Nov 25, 2024Deadline for food donations is Dec. 14 and monetary contributions is Dec. 17
EducationWestwood opens new facilities Glory Reitz Aug 8, 2024Littlewood Elementary next revitalization on the list.
EducationKids in the Woods participants grow up, graduate Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS May 6, 2024Program sparked conservation interest at young ages.
EducationLincoln Middle School wins annual Civics Challenge Staff Reports Apr 24, 2024Six Alachua County middle schools participate in competition.
EducationAlachua County sends 20 students to International Science Fair Staff Reports Mar 1, 2024One project focuses on microplastic impacts.
SportsRidaught: Williston wins third straight SMAC title Mike Ridaught Jan 29, 2024Red Devils middle school boys basketball team has won 41 straight and is 50-1 over three seasons.
EducationAlachua County students sweep thespian competition Staff Reports Dec 15, 2023High school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
EducationACPS students earn spots on All State musical ensembles Staff Reports Dec 8, 2023Florida Music Education Association selects 36 local students as All State Musicians.
NewsSchool Board requests 5-year facilities plan Glory Reitz Nov 8, 2023ACPS staff to create capital work plan.
EducationWestwood celebrates revitalization halfway point Glory Reitz Aug 9, 2023Project scheduled for completion in 2024.
Local LivingGNV’s Cherry Pool to reopen after $2M remodel Seth Johnson May 10, 2023Pool closed January 2021 for 16 months of construction.
EducationACPS sends students to STEM competitions Olivia Hanna Apr 27, 2023Students headed to National Science Bowl and VEX World Robotics Competition
EducationWestwood raises first wall for new buildings Staff Reports Apr 24, 2023Event kicks off revitalization project at middle school
EducationRobotics teams prepare for Worlds Olivia Hanna Apr 9, 2023Alachua County middle and elementary school teams prepare and fundraise to reach VEX World Championship.
EducationAlachua County robotics teams advance to Worlds Olivia Hanna Mar 29, 2023Elementary and middle school teams will compete in VEX Robotics World Championship.
NewsWestwood students collect half-ton of recycling Megan V. Winslow Mar 23, 2023What started as a problem became a challenge.
NewsRobotics competition returns to Alachua County Taryn Ashby Feb 2, 2023Nearly 250 students gathered to compete in VEX Robotics Competition.